One of my all-time favorite patterns made from one of my all time favorite color palettes, PINEAPPLE & FIGS uses a no ruler, no funky cutting techniques method that makes these blocks come together in such a simple way that you won't believe it. Its just rectangles and squares. Really!

If you have ever wanted to make this classic block but didn't want to deal with templates or bias, then this really is for you. I think. Sewing these blocks is remarkably similar to making a Log Cabin block and just as simple and basic.

It's perfect in these autumn flavored colors, or in a variety of others, although I am personally biased to this one. Autumn is my favorite time of the year and this color combo just sings to me. I should have put a cream SNUGGLE on the back... but then there would be a fight over who gets to use it every single day!

We have made it in a more summer flavored version out of our California Girl fabrics as well as a darker, more striking version made with a beautiful burgundy background [seen at the end of the post].There are just so many color varieties that I can visualize this pattern in!

If all goes according to plan, I will be doing a blog tutorial on this method in October! More info coming soon.

PATTERN INFO:

NAME: Pineapple & Figs

SIZE: 71" x 71"

FABRIC: Made from our TAPESTRY collection on the front and back cover, our CALIFORNIA GIRL collection on the inside pages. More inside shots from both of the above collections as well as the original version shown from the cover of our very first edition of our Fresh Vintage™ magazine.

Comments

I love how the patterns on the fabrics are broken down with this tequnique: it's all about the colour! Yum (have just picked some dark purple Sweetpeas and burnt orange roses for the kitchen table....I'm really ready for Tapestry!!) x

Gorgeous quilts, is this one that is in your book, I have it, and plan to make one of them, the 2 color one, as soon as summer is over. Are you aware that an error message comes up when we try to go to your "more info" site? I've noticed it for a couple days now..lovely blog, thanks for the inspiration!

Thanks for your comment on the blog. This pattern is not included in the book but is a stand alone pattern packet.
Also thanks so much for letting us know about the error message. Hopefully it is now fixed.

Thanks so much for your comment on the blog. We will be doing a tutorial in October to coincide with the release of the new fabric line. We will be showing how to do the method [but will not be giving out measurements, etc.] All you will need to follow along is the pattern for Pineapple Figs.

Just gorgeous! I can't wait for the tutorial! Would love to make a pineapple quilt... and gosh those autumn fabrics just sing to me, too! I think of the pineapple... the symbol of hospitality and with the fall and all the holidays associated with that season of the year - what a great quilt to work on! :O) Love the runner in your header, too... is that in your book?

Thanks for the comment on the blog and Im so glad that you like the quilt! We will be doing a step by step tutorial on the method in October [but wont be giving out the measurements, etc]. All you will need to follow along is the pattern. Hope you will join us.

Oh they look wonderful I think I will be adding to my "to do list" Can I ask what you use for the back of your quilts? do you join fabric or do you use wide backing fabric? and if so do you have any suggestions to match the cream you use so often on your tops.